Steven Winters Poetry
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I am an Iraq War veteran who taught himself poetry to help cope with emotions. If you want to get yo
29/12/2020
A picture I took of me writing in the snow for no particular reason. This is the title of one of my poems. “My Own Black Mind” which you can find in full both spoken and plain text on my page. I liked the idea of the dichotomy of that phrase in freshly fallen snow. It is not the most professional of photographs but I just felt like doing this.
20/12/2020
I haven’t posted in a week. I have been stuck in a pretty bad depressive episode. I wrote this last night to just express myself a bit.
A haiku about betrayal. I recently experienced a betrayal that caused me great pain. So I wrote this to get that emotion out. If you enjoyed it please follow I appreciate every follow so much. Thank you to all who follow! ❤️❤️❤️🙏
07/12/2020
This is how I feel when depression takes me. I hope anyone reading this who also struggles with depression is able to find the help they need. Never be afraid to reach out!
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04/12/2020
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Full poem follows this. A bit about my struggles with depression. I am fully aware of it and what it does to me. I know what I need to do to be more healthy mentally but I fight a war within my own soul. Part of me wants that paradise of a happy life while another wants to remain in the barren world of depression. That is why I call this piece Paradoxise. Paradise and paradox. Ok now the full poem:
To my right I see a barren world.
Cold, rocky with pale green lichen
sticking to each forlorn rock.
It’s deceptive call tempting me.
The lashing white wind offers comfort
while it’s grey empty sky opens.
I want to be there.
To my left I see a stunning world.
A sublime forest and pacific lake.
Rich, vibrant greens and deep rich hues of blues.
Yet when I look, my soul recoils.
The warmth of it’s cerulean wind abhors
and the sweet melody burns my mind.
I don’t want to be there.
Why do I do this to myself?
